The RC 125 – the fully-faired version of the naked 125 Duke – takes its design inspiration from the company’s Moto GP machine, the KTM RC16. No prizes for guessing, then, the RC 125 shares its mechanicals and cycle parts with its naked sibling. Getting back to that snazzy Moto GP inspired design, there are twin projector headlamps up front, boomerang-shaped LED DRLs on the chin and a windscreen on top. On the side, the sculpted fuel tank boasts the RC 125 badging while the instrumentation has been carried over from its abovesaid sibling.

KTM RC 125 Exterior Details

The RC 125 grabs its styling inspiration from the racing champ, the RC16. As for the exterior dimensions, the RC 125 is 1,977mm in length and 835mm in saddle height. The supersport KTM has a ground clearance of 157mm and a kerb weight of 154.2kg. Lastly, the small Duke has a fuel tank capacity of 9.5-litres.

KTM RC 125 Engine & Transmission

The KTM RC 125 features the same 124.7cc powertrain that powers the Duke 125. The throttle response from this engine is quick, and as it just makes 14.3bhp and 12Nm of torque, there is swiftness and agility in the way the RC 125 accelerates. The six-speed gearbox is smooth and the engine is vibe-free for the most part. The KTM RC 125 mileage, as per the manufacturer, is 35km/l.

KTM RC 125 Handling

The KTM RC 125, given that it shares its mechanicals with the Duke 125, is built around a trellis frame while you also get the same 43mm upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock suspension at the rear. The braking duties are followed by a 300mm disc at the front and a 230mm disc brake at the back. As for the rubber, the RC 125 sports a 110/70 R17 tyre up front and a fatter 150/60 R17 tyre at the rear.

KTM RC 125 Features

The KTM RC 125 new model gets more or less the same equipment and electronic aids as its naked sibling. In terms of safety, single-channel ABS is standard across the range. The front is dominated by twin-projectors powered by halogen bulbs while the rear gets an LED tail lamp. The instrument console is a fully digital TFT unit, which displays the speedometer, odometer, gear position indicator and the tachometer.

KTM RC 125 Price & Variants

The KTM RC 125 comes in a single variant. The KTM RC 125 price (as of mid-2020) is ₹1.60 lakh for the BS-VI variant. The RC 125 comes with a standard 2-year warranty from KTM. For the KTM RC 125 on-road price, be sure to check our price section.

KTM RC 125 [2020] Key Specifications

KTM RC 125 [2020]

Key Specs of KTM RC 125 [2020]

Key Features of KTM RC 125 [2020]

KTM RC 125 [2020] Specifications

KTM RC 125 [2020] Brochure

Recent Posts

Videos